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information is delivered to the appropriate decision makers.
Being grounded with a firm technical foundation, with properly
developed plans and products allows for aggressive engagement
with these key personnel.
The need for integration across the staff has been discussed.
This often necessitates FA40s to attend other staff sections’
planning or intelligence meetings. FA40s should seek out these
opportunities and ensure an invitation to these events – sometimes
just by showing up, but they must come prepared to provide
worthwhile input and develop their reputations every time they
speak or when someone views Space products or presentations.
When possible, FA40s should seek opportunities to deploy
– they will learn more during a month of deployment than an
entire year in garrison. Deploying gives credibility and invaluable
on-the-job-training with both current and emerging technologies.
Of course, FA40s should always capitalize on their experience by
developing and sharing after action assessments, lessons learned,
and professional journal publications. The smart FA40 learns
from others; ensure experiences are not forgotten and available
for future generations of Space cadre.
Conclusion
Development into a relevant part of the staff as a Space Operations
Officer requires significant work and dedication. It starts with
a strong desire and dedication to learn and understand the science
behind Space-related assets. By combining this newfound
knowledge with background branch experience, FA40s will be
able to educate others and develop new ideas for integrating these
technologies into plans supporting the commander’s objectives.
Proficiency and integration into the military processes of the staff
will ensure that these plans become a reality. Understanding who
to work for and with will develop the necessary relationships to
successfully integrate contributions. In total, these efforts will give
FA40s the confidence in their abilities, allowing them to aggressively
support their command, making the Space Operations
Officer a key member of the warfighting team. The above five
rules are the result of extensive and diverse experiences gained
during operational deployments and should serve FA40s well as
they continue on their journey as Space Warriors.
BIOS
Capt. Andy R. Lee, USMC
Capt. Andy R. Lee is a Marine Corps Space Staff
Officer currently assigned to 1st Space Brigade. His
10 years military experience includes over 700 flight
hours before transferring to USMC communication and
the Space MOS. Capt. Lee’s operations include three
combat tours including two Space Staff Officer Billets,
NATO & Ulchi Focus Lens (UFL) Space Team exercises,
and serving on the only Joint Space Team in theater
as the II Marine Expeditionary Force Space Staff
Officer. Capt. Lee received his B.S. in Aeronautical
Studies with a minor in Space Studies from the University
of North Dakota, and has recently completed his M.S.
in Space Studies from American Military University.
LTC Guy M. Burrow
LTC Guy M. Burrow became an FA40 in 2003 after 10
years of service as an Army fixed-wing Aviator. He is currently
the Chief, G3 Technical Operations and senior
Space Operations Officer at the XVIII Airborne Corps.
His combat operational experience includes two tours
in Iraq serving as the Deputy, Multi-National Corps-
Iraq C3 Space and Special Technical Operations during
OIF 04-06, and later as the Chief, MNC-I C3 Technical
Operations for Operation Iraqi Freedom 07-09. LTC
Burrow received his M.S. in Electrical Engineering
in 1992 at the United States Military Academy and
later his M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering
from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2002.
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